Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Green Education in Vocational Beauty Education: A Pathway Toward Sustainability Literacy
Delta Apriyani, Lilis Widaningsing

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

The integration of green education into vocational beauty education represents a transformative approach to preparing students for a sustainable and ethical beauty industry. This mini-review explores the opportunities and challenges in implementing green education to foster sustainability literacy among vocational beauty students. Literature indicates that integrating sustainability principles into curriculum design, digital learning technologies, and industry collaboration presents major opportunities to strengthen ecological awareness and professional competence. Digital transformation-through the use of augmented and virtual reality, AI-based tools, and eco-simulation-offers efficient and environmentally conscious alternatives for practical learning. Additionally, partnerships with sustainable beauty industries enhance the relevance of vocational training to green market demands.
However, challenges persist, including limited educator competencies in sustainability pedagogy, insufficient integration of environmental values in curricula, weak institutional policies, and gaps between education and industry practices. Furthermore, resistance to digital transformation and lack of green infrastructure hinder full implementation. Addressing these challenges requires capacity-building for educators, eco-curriculum redesign, and stronger collaboration between academia and industry. In conclusion, a conceptual model of green education that is adaptive, technology-based, and industry-aligned is essential to develop sustainability-literate professionals capable of driving environmental transformation in the beauty sector.

Keywords: Green Education, Vocational Beauty Education, Sustainability Literacy, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Curriculum

Topic: Education for sustainable development